Upcoming Events

ORL Presents: Ivan Coyote

Okanagan Regional Library 2800 30th Ave, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The Vernon Library is honoured to present a reading with Ivan Coyote, award-winning author and LGBTQ2S+ advocate. Ivan’s warmth, wit, and wisdom leaves audiences laughing, crying, and contemplating life’s complexities. Inclusivity and empathy inform their work, fostering understanding and compassion. This promises to be an evening that will touch your heart and stay with you long after the final word is spoken.

Form and Figure – A Human Viewpoint

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Hwy 6, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

“Form and Figure – A Human Viewpoint”, is an exhibit that seeks to offer a tasteful representation of the human figure and celebrate its beauty, diversity, and complexity. Our hope in offering this show was to provide an opportunity for artists to find creative ways to portray the human figure and for viewers to engage with works of art in a meaningful way.

Hands-on Mixed Media & Hallowe’en decor

It's My Bag Studios #121 - 12560 Westside Road, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The hands-on component of your visit will include the opportunity to create your own piece of art from the categories I list above. Two visual training posters will be available to help you develop your piece: the 6 principles of good design and a colour wheel.

Historic O’Keefe Ranch Corn Maze

Historic O'Keefe Ranch 9380 BC-97, Vernon, BC, Canada

Visit our Corn Maze and O’Keefe Ranch. Open every weekend in October from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Free/Admission by donation. Call 250 542-7868 for more information

Live Artist Plein Air Event

Allan Brooks Nature Centre 250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The Allan Brooks Nature Centre BC Culture Days event invites painters and artists to come to the centre and paint “en plain air” (denoting or in the manner of a 19th-century style of painting outdoors), with a chance to win prizes in one of four categories: Experienced, Emerging, Youth and People’s Choice!

This event will engage the local and provincial community and create awareness of the artists working in the North Okanagan, as well as highlight the incredible beauty of this endangered grassland habitat.

Hands-on Mixed Media & Hallowe’en decor

It's My Bag Studios #121 - 12560 Westside Road, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The hands-on component of your visit will include the opportunity to create your own piece of art from the categories I list above. Two visual training posters will be available to help you develop your piece: the 6 principles of good design and a colour wheel.

MiNiArT Exchange!

Vernon Public Art Gallery 3228 31 Avenue, Vernon, BC, Canada

Do you have a mini masterpiece that’s been longing for the spotlight? The Vernon Public Art Gallery will be home to Vernon’s Free Little Art Gallery (FLAG) for one week – and it’s mini-marvelous!

Imagine a pint-sized paradise for art lovers, where you can swap your small-scale creations for other tiny treasures. It’s like a mini art exchange party!

Hands-on Mixed Media & Hallowe’en decor

It's My Bag Studios #121 - 12560 Westside Road, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The hands-on component of your visit will include the opportunity to create your own piece of art from the categories I list above. Two visual training posters will be available to help you develop your piece: the 6 principles of good design and a colour wheel.

Fibre Art Demonstration

Vernon Community Arts Centre 2704A Hwy 6, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

Learn how one Vernon artist uses fibre to create works of art.

Drop into the Vernon Community Arts Centre on Tuesday, October 10th, from 6:30-8:30 and watch Emily Fraser as she creates beautiful and whimsical framed fibre art pieces using upcycled materials and fibres.

Hands-on Mixed Media & Hallowe’en decor

It's My Bag Studios #121 - 12560 Westside Road, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The hands-on component of your visit will include the opportunity to create your own piece of art from the categories I list above. Two visual training posters will be available to help you develop your piece: the 6 principles of good design and a colour wheel.

Hands-on Mixed Media & Hallowe’en decor

It's My Bag Studios #121 - 12560 Westside Road, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The hands-on component of your visit will include the opportunity to create your own piece of art from the categories I list above. Two visual training posters will be available to help you develop your piece: the 6 principles of good design and a colour wheel.

Hands-on Mixed Media & Hallowe’en decor

It's My Bag Studios #121 - 12560 Westside Road, Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

The hands-on component of your visit will include the opportunity to create your own piece of art from the categories I list above. Two visual training posters will be available to help you develop your piece: the 6 principles of good design and a colour wheel.

Become A Volunteer

We are looking for people who are available to help with a variety of activities. Send us a note and share with us what skills you have to offer.

Heartfelt Thanks to our Funding Partners!

Thank You Sponsors!

You helped make this event possible with your generous In-kind contributions!

Become A Volunteer

We are looking for people who are available to help with a variety of activities. Send us a note and share with us what skills you have to offer.